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Apr 17, 2015, 11:01 AM
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Hello everyone. I have been living with Schizophrenia for almost last 2 years. I had drop out of college because of my illness. I lost contact with everyone I know. Now, I am trying to get better, and I AM getting better, at least that's what I like to think...my psychotic episodes do happen but I am trying to live with it. but my current problem is that I am afraid of running into my old friends when I go out, that's why I have stopped going out.... I don't feel that much anxious around unknown people, I feel terribly anxious around people I do know, like my relatives and old friends.I can't even talk to them in the facebook. I don't know what is causing the fear but I can't live like this. I have no friend to talk to and since I am planning on resuming my college I feel like I need to practice being social a little. But I can't talk to my old friends because I am too afraid. What is the practical solution to this. I AM taking an SSRI but I don't feel any different.Will psychotherazpy work? what is the solution guys ?
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Apr 17, 2015, 02:57 PM
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Therapy combined with meds is touted as most effective.
Is there a sense of embarrassment or shame with former friends and family? Is there something that needs making amends? Being social doesn't require resorting to communicating with those from your past. Sent from my LGMS323 using Tapatalk |
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Apr 17, 2015, 05:36 PM
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Your friends and family are there to help you. You can be honest and open with them about what you're feeling or about your schizophrenia. The people who don't understand or who don't want to help you will just leave and then you'll know who your true friends are, the ones who stay in your life and give you comfort. Do not be afraid.
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